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The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1887-11-26
Barnan's shoW Burned.


special from Bridgeport. Conn. says
The main building OF Barnum 4
Bailey-s greatest show on earth. was
entirely destroyed by fire this evening.
About l0:3O O'Clock an alarm was
sounded. quickly followed by Il gem
eral alarm, and thousands Of people
were drawn to the spot. In less
than thirty minutes tie big building,
which was 600x200 feet and two stories
in height, was entirely consumed. The
first intimation OF the fire was given by
the roaring of the lions and tigers,
which seemed TO realize the impending
danger. Next the elephants struggled
in their chains. but in an incredibly
short time the flames swept from one
end of the huge structure to the other.
There were six watchmen employed
on the premises, but they were help
less to check the flames. One of the
men was in the horse building, when
his lantern exploded. igniting the hay
and straw. Five of the watehmen
have reported, but one is missing. The
upper portion of the building was fill
ed with hay and all the paraphernalia
of the great show. Before the first
alarm ceased sounding the whole build
ing was enveloped in fire, and no one
dared to approach the building, being
fearful of the crazed animals. Three
elephants were burned up and thirty
six broke loose from their fastenings
and dashed through the sides of the
burning building. Their roars and
trumpetings and sounds of torment
We're terrific. Six elephants and large
African hippopotamus rushed about
the streets, presenting Il sickening ap-
pearance. Their sides were burned,
and great pieces of flesh foot square
dropped of. Thirty elephants and one
large lion made their escape and start
ed off across country toward Fairfield
and Easton. Great alarm has seized
many residents of the west end, and
they have taken refuge within their
houses with windows barred. VIM.
Newman, the elephant trainer, is out
of town, and the keepers were not able
in the excitement, to herd the fright
ened animals. All the ring animals
and trained stations were burned. In
the upper rooms were the tents, poles,
seats, harness, etc, for the entire show,
and these, too, were all destroyed. In
the cat-room were the birds, monkeys,
three rhinocerces, hyenas, tigers, lions,
and all the menageric, which fell a prey
to the flames. So rapidly did the
flames leap across the main building
that the firemen made no attempt TO
save it, but turned their streams upon
the chariot buildings and car sheds,
which they succeeded in saving, but
the heat was so intense that this was
accomplished with the greatest diili-
Guilty. The total loss Is estimated at
100000, upon which there was about
100000 insurance. Before the build
ing went down Barnum's agents were
busy making arrangements for now
lot of attractions TO supply the loss
Mr.. Brothwell, Barnum's Bridgeport
agent, stated that the building would
be rebuilt, but not in Bridgeport. The
great show would probably go to Jer-
sey City, where better railroad facili-
ties could be had
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1887-11-26
I'd Culkin Kills Another Man.

From information received to-day, is
to the effect that Ed Culkin, acting
mate Of the steamer Addie Il. faison,
yesterday shot and killed one AL Nor
ris, a roustabont on that boat We arc
unable to learn the particulars of the
killing. How long, oh Lord, how long
is this thing to continue? win men
never profit by experience -Vicks-
burg Post.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1887-11-26

We are unable to sec what further
aproiit Mr.. Culkin could derive from
his line of experience" unless he kill.
ed two at a shot. If the remark Is
meant for the other fellow, we would
suggest that the less "experience he
have with Mr. G. the longer life to
hin,
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1887-11-26
Some COlOred Soldiers.

We recently published the roster Of
Co, ID. 2sth Mississippi, otherwise
known as the Washington Co., Cavalry.
The following Is u list Of the colored
attendants of various members of the
company; which is at the request Of Il
number Of the survivors published:
Tom Kennedy Ike Cain
Ed Rankin Henry Singleton
John Tolbert Norval johnson
Nat Oflutt Sol Kirk
Anderson Rice Henry Fisher
Dolphus Smith Dan Moody
Lige Gregory Reuben Holmes
Dick Dixon Somerset Hickman
Thornton Davis Armstrong Davis
Dick Cox Alec Miller
Saul Swinoy Tom Freeman
John Freeman Lewis Blanton
Joshua Ellis Bill Turnbull
John Mills John Hull
John Robb Bill Finlay
Wash Nugent Bawly Frazer
Wash Nelson Merdy Nelson
Bill Cately Orvil Cately
Ike Freeman Jerome McCutchen
Pink Lee Dolph Smith
John Wariicld Dennis benson
Jake Campbell Holt Wallace
Anders Folks Cesar Scott
Charles Scott Lewis McMiekens
Alec Byas Ned Davis
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1887-11-26
FURTHER PARTICULARS.

Bridgeport, Conn, Nov. 21.--Dur-
ing the burning Of the buildings OF
"The Greatest Show on Earth yester-
day, twenty-eight elephants were
turned loose. The white elephants
Sampson and Alice were destroyed
The other elephants rbshed about thc
city, and one fell on a man, breaking
three Of his ribs and one leg. The old
lion. which has often been seen on the
top of the chariot in street process
sions, was hauled out OF The flames by
his keeper, VIM Bulkley. AS soon as
he was out of the building the crowd
attempted to Kill him by beating his
head with clubs and firing shots into
him from a revolver. lie was secured
and placed in pen, but broke out
and scaling ten-foot fence. took ref
uge in barn, where he killed SOW
lie was shot while making a breakfast
of fresh meat Eight men who were
sleeping in the building barely escaped
with their lives, and ono who was sick
was dragged OIL lfs bead and out intc
the air. At u o'clock most Of thC
elephants had been corralled.
The rhinoceres was got out Of the
building, but was burned and cut, boil
by getting out Of the cage and by thC
crowd, who seemed possessed to Kill al
the animals which came out Of tht
building. Only the cal animals wert
burned. The monkeys and other
were in other buildings.
Many Of the idols which were eXhib
tied with the show were burned.
The cries of the burning animal
were very heartrending. Through tlr
flames could be seen Che tigers, leopard
and other cat animals dashing franti
cally about their cages and finally sue
cumbing to the smoke and flames.
The elephants rushed madly abou
the streets, lashing their burned an
torn sides with their trunks aud seat
tering the crowd in all directions.
Is reported that several mon wer
picked up and thrown over fences an
more or less injured. The birds wer
all in New York, at Central Park.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1887-11-26
.FFTCE RULES
,.,seRIPrIOx TERMS.
.nvFRTIsING RATES.

- viii govern future contracts
- domestic and foreign
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-11-19

a WEDDING IN BERKELEY Co.
DUFFIELDs, w. Va, November H.
Mr.. j. Harry Blackboard and Miss
Mamie, daughter of Mr.. John Har-
man, of this place, were married yes
terday in The Presbyterian Church,
which was handsomely decorated.
The party entered the church in the
following order: Miss Eliza McQuil-
ken and Mr.. Yancy Blackboard, Miss
Lille NJ. Reynolds and Mr.. Horace
Osbourne, Miss Ella Swartz and Mr..
Howard Moore. Miss Maggie Scott
and j. Albert Link, followed by the
bride and groom. Rev. John A.
Scott, pastor of the church, perform
ed the ceremony in very impressive
manner. Miss Blackford presided at
the organ, and rendered the wedding
march very artistically. Mr.. Samuel
Hunter and Mr.. LadonZa Engle were
ushers. After a reception, held at
the brides home, the couple left on
an evening train for trip to the East
ern cities.
The Presbyterian Church was beau
tifully decorated with flowers and
Illuminated for the occasion. At 81
O'Clock the doors were thrown open,
and as the bridal party advanced up
the aisle, the sweet notes of the we'd
ding march pealed fourth from the
Organ under the skillful fingers of
Miss Grace ID. Swartz. The wedding
party was led by DIR. Moore of Duff
fields as groomsman, with Miss Ella
Swartz of Martinsburg as bridesmaid,
followed by Mr.. Yancey Blackford
brother of the groom, with Miss Liza
McQuilken, also of Martinsburg, Mr..
Osburne of jeff. with Miss Lille Rey-
nolds, of Duffields, Mr.. Bert Link and
Miss Maggie Scott of Duffields, and
last but by not means least, the bride
and groom. The bride wore lovely
cream colored dress trimmed with
white MORE with veil and gloves to
match, no ornaments were worn by
the bride, only flowers. The brides
maids also wore cream colored dresses
to match the BRIDES. Miss Ella Swartz
wore pearl ornaments and Miss Nc
Ouilken brilliantS.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-11-19

At the several polling places in
Hagerstown on Tuesday last-election
day-large cards were posted conspic-
uously, bearing the legend that 500
reward would be paid for the convic-
tion of bribe-givers and bribe-takers.
This offer bore the ensignia ofauthor.
ity of the republican and democratic
county central committees. No such
card was displayed in this district,
but we are of the opinion that there
was not much of that kind of work in
dulged in here, for the boys who u.s.
ually handle the "boodle" were
mighty short, and if there were any
buying and selling Of votes, it was
done in such secret manner that 1t
was not visible &c the public. We
cannot remark that we have never
seen as fair and quiet election as that
of last Thursday in this district
Willidnsport Leader.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-11-19
JUDGE cLARK's ASSIGNMENT.

WINCHESTER, VA, November ~.
Judge William l.. Clark, of the
County and city Court, who. until re-
Gently, has been for upwards Of twen-
ty years, general receiver of the Cir
cult Court of Frederick county, made
an assignment to-day of all his real
and personal property, to cover his
fiduciary obligations. His receiver
ships liabilities are $4,000, which
his assets will more than cover. His
embarrassment was caused not by any
improper use of the fiduciary funds,
but by investments made during the
early years of his receivership, which,
though good at the time, became af-
forwards In large part worthless, ow-
ing to the decrease in the value of
lands. These investments were
guaranteed by him, and bore conf
pound interest. The trustees are
Colonel William Byrd and A.. Il.
Pendleton, of this city. Judge Clark
gives up everything.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-11-19
DEATHS.

At the residence of her mother on
Maple Avenue, Martinsburg, Nov.
14th, of consumption, Mrs. Sallie
Downey, wife of the Rev. W. w.
Downey, aged 81 years. Her remains
were inferred in Green Hill Cemetery
Wednesday. Our warmest sympa-
thies go out to the bereaved husband
and afflicted mother. brothers and
sisters. e 81 3at
At the residence of her mother on
Camp Hill, Harper's Ferry, Nov. Sd,
after an Illness ofseveral weeks, Miss
Emma Wentzell, aged about 81
years. s
Oct. 18TH, at the residence. OF Mr..
John G, Rissler, in Pettis county,
Mo-, Miss Matte Witherow, former
ly of Jefferson county, in the 5lst year
of her age. ,ne,e.,s .,s ~
At her fathers residence :, near
Greensburg, Berkeley county, Nov.
9Th, of pneumonia, Miss Cora Ellen,
daughter of John and Sarah Gano,
aged eighteen years, month and IL
days. Her remains were inferred In
the graveyard at Scrabble on Nov.
18th. 84get4 es. IS t4fles. :
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-11-19
WHAT AM | TO D07

The symptoms of Biliousness are I'M
happily but too we'll known. They differ
in different individuals to some extent.
A Bilious man is seldom breakfast eater.
Too frequently, alas, he has an excellent
appetite for liquids but none for solids of
a morning. His tongue will hardly bear
inspection at any time if it is not white
and furred, it is rough, at all events.
The digestive system is wholly out of
order and Diarrhea or Constipation may
be symptom or the two may alternate.
There are often Hemmorrhoids or even
loss of blood. There may be giddiness
and often headache and acidity or fiatu-
lence and tenderness in the pit of the
stomach. To correct all this if not effect
a cure try Green's august Flolcer, it cost
but a trifle and thousands attest its eff
cacy.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-11-19
Horace Gap.--Jefferson Co.

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Brotherton
accompanied by Miss Coleman, all of
the vicinity of Berryville, Va, paid
a short visit to the "Gap" recently
remaining over night with Mr.. JOS
eph II. Wageley, going thence to Mr..
j. B. Kearfott's. Mr.. B. resided in
this vicinity about twenty years ago,
occupying the farm now owned by
Mr.. Jacob V. Evans, but he has been
away so long that he is stranger to
most of US.
Mr.. Michael Ramsburg, Mrs. JOS
eph H. Wageley, and Miss Kate Wag-
eley, were at Darkesville this week.
Mr.. James Willis, of Darkesville,
was at the "Gap" last Sunday.
Mr.. l.. x. Hardesty was the first
farmer in this vicinity to get his corn
and fodder gathered in. TEMPLAR.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-11-19

FIRE ON THE MOUNTAINs.-On
Friday last there was time when ii
looked as though the people of Keyser
might have to fight fire in earnest. The
whole, almost, of New Creek noun
tain seemed to be covered with fire,
and had not the wind continued to
blow from the west the result might
have been disastrous. AS it was u
good deal of corn. belonging to Joseph
Arnold, Butler, Diggs and others, and
a good deal of fence, mostly belong
ing to Mr.. Arnold, was consumed.
We do not know the amount of the
damage.
Just as we go to press we learn
from NJ. j. n. Spencer that the fire
did great deal of damage on the
mountains west of his farm. Mr..
Reese lost good deal of fence, as did
also others it that region, Mr.. Will
lam Parr lost about 1000 rails and a
good deal besides. He had hard
fighting to save his house, and was at
one time in great fear that he would
lose everything. He blew his horn
for help but none of his neighbors
seemed to hear him, and he was left
to fight alone. We are glad to say
that the house was saved, but the 9TH
er losses will fall heavily upon him.
Mr.. Spencer says that large party
were fighting fire on the mountains
until near five O'Clock on Thursday
morning when the rain began to fall
and they dropped their sticks, and,
with shout ofjoy, went home to
bed. They heard an answering shout
from the company who were fighting
on the Piedmont side of the noun.
tains. We were never gladder to hear
rain than when we woke on Thurs.
day morning and heard it pattering
on the roof.
Friday night was time of anxiety
among the jewellers in Elk Garden.
The fires which had been for some
days raging in the woods in the vicin.
ity were driven by the wind directly
towards the town, and at one time
had made such progress that the steps
of the company's cottage were on fire
Men and women turned out and
fought valiantly. and the danger was
averted. We were informed that, al
one time there were at least one hun
bred and fifty men at work fighting
fire. One Saturday and Sunday the
fires continued to shoulder in the
woods, but the danger to the town
seemed to be past. On both those
nights, however, the view of the fires
on the mountains between that place
and this, as seen from the hill ovel
the nine, was very fine.-Keysel
Echo.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-11-19

During the week committee, ap-
pointed by the General Synod of the
Reformed Church in the U. S.. to pre-
pare a new Hymnal, had its first ses-
sion in the Reformed Parsonage of this
city. The committee consisted of:
Rev. H. NJ. Kieffer, of Easton, Pa,
Rev. ]. NJ. Schick, Myersdale, Pa,
Rev. DR.. II. H. w. Hibshman,
and Rev. j. A. Hoffheins. During
their stay of three days, each of the
visiting clergymen delivered a lecture
in the Reformed Church. These lee
lures were much appreciated by the
large and attentive audiences present.
The lectures showed high degree of
scholarship and culture, and were both
profitable and entertaining. The next
meeting of the committee will be held
in Easton, Pa, in February next.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-11-19

We understand company has been
formed to turn the Tuscarora works
into manufacturing establishment.
A well managed concern will succeed,
and be valuable addition to Mar
tinsburg industries.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-11-19

The Martinsburg and Potomac
Railroad, with all its property. effects,
estate, and franchise, was sold on
Thursday last by Special Commits
sioners, f. Boyd Faulkner and VIM.
Fl. Travers, to Hon. Thomas B. Ken
nedy, for the price Of $4,000. or
course 1t is to be regretted that 1t was
necessary TO sell the property at all,
but the heavy Indebtedness upon II
rendered this unavoidable. The
county has already been more than
compensated for what 1t had invested
in the road, but we believe now that
this will be the beginning OF q new
era Of prosperity for IL; that being
relieved Of the indebtedness upon 1t,
will now be extended and open sec
ton Of our country that has not here
tofore had the benefit Of railroad.
May this speedily come to pass. si
The SOIdier's Ornhans, Hom at
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-11-19

A NEW VAULT.-Wednesday the
National Bank got in their new vault.
1t is of chilled iron and steel II inches
thick, 7 feet long and five feet wide,
on the inside. 1t was manufactured
at the iron safe works of l.. H. Miller
& Co., and was put in position under
the supervision of Mr.. H. P. Trip,
representing that firm. The structure
including the massive doors, weighs
about 100, 0O0ibs. Mr.. w. T. Stewards
team of four horses hauled the vault
from the B. & o. depot to the rear of
the bank where it was unloaded.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-11-19

We have seen the watch furnished
by w. l.. Jones, the peoples jeweler,
to the City Band for their fair, for
which Messrs. Hutzler and Evans are
candidates, and can assure the public
that it is first-class article. The
workmanship is the highest grade
Howard, and the case is solid gold.
He stakes his reputation on the quail
ty, which is all the guarantee necessa-
nv, and should enable the boys to
make it bring a good price.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-11-19
Led Astray.

FERNANDINA, Nassau Co., Fla, March 20,
1880.
d" have used DR.. Simmons Liver Regulator
and always found it to do what is claimed for
1t. The last bottle and two packages did me
no good and were worse than nothing. | see
it is not put up by j. II. Zeilin & Co., and not
genuine, and waste of money TO buy it.
would be glad to get the pure and genuine.
Send me some from honest hands with red
and Zeilin & Co.'S signature on Wrapper
The fictitious stuff sold will injure some one
Badly. "Your OPT Serv't, BENZ. I, RICH.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-11-19

There will be dancing in Wisong's
Hall, Thanksgiving evening from 2
O'Clock until p. m. held by Mr..
Harry Waller. Tickets, admitting
gentlemen, 25c. ladies 10c. All are
invited, and a good time is expected.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-11-19

Mr.. JIG. Frazer sends US an illus
trated business Review of st. Joseph,
No. 1t is a handsome work, beauti-
fully printed and Illustrated. 1t
speaks Volumes for the business inter-
ests and growth of St. Joe. Young
Mr.. Frazer is very much pleased with
his residence in the West, and is on q
fair road to success. He hopes to
spend the holidays with his friends at
Martinsburg.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-11-19
HEIGHB0RInG NEWS.
| From the Morgan Go. Papers

FROM Inc morgan 20. Hup6TS.l
Ohio Hunter, son ofDr. J. II. Hun
ter, leaves this week for Grafton
where he will go into the B. & 0.
Shops to learn the profession of a
Mechanical Engineer.
ATTEMPTED TO BREAK JAIL.-H.
Clay Culp, now confined in our Jail,
under conviction of two indictments,
made an attempt on Monday night TO
break Jail. He succeeded in filing of
one of the iron bars in the window
and nearly another, when Sheriff
Willard, who was awakened by the
squeaking of the file, put in his APP
pearance and closed operations for the
night.
1t has been discovered that two
well-developed cases of leprosy exist
in Philadelphia. The physician who
has been treating the cases refused to
tell the authorities, where his patients
could be found, and steps have been
taken to COMPEL him to dose. When
the lepers are found they will be re-
moved to an isolated place.
Mr.. B. F. Deford, President of the
Berkeiy Springs & Potomac Rail-
road, arrived in town on Saturday
last with the preliminary contract ex-
ecuted by the Baltimore & Ohio Rail-
road company in which they agree to
have the B. s. & P. r.. r. constructed
and in operation by the first day of
July, 1888, provided the $4,000 or its
equivalent in bonds voted by the
county and town of Bath be turned
over to them by the first day Of Janu-
airy, 1888.
A meeting of the Directors of the
Berkeley Springs & Potomac Rail
road was held on Saturday evening,
at which the proposition Of the Balti-
more & Ohio was acauiesced in and
the contract signed upon the part of
the Berkeley Springs & Potomac
Road. The Baltimore 4 Ohio Road
agrees to build the road by the most
practicable route either from Alpine
or Sir Johns Run, and operate it for
period of ten years for the benefit of
the stockholders.
1t would be well for the Berkeley
Springs & Potomac Directors, before
the final contract is drawn and bonds
turned over, to require the Baltimore
& Ohio to agree to run the trains on
the B. S. & p. II. r.. to meet all mail
and through trains on their road.
The mere fact of meeting the accom-.
mediation or local trains on the main
stem would be of little benefit to
Berkeley Springs and surrounding
country. Look into this matter, gen.
tlemen, before it is too late.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-11-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Keedy, who
were the guests of her sister, Mrs.
Chas Zieler a few days last week, re-
turned to their home in Woodbury.,
Nd. We were pleased to see them
and were sorry they made their stay
so short, but hope they may soon
come again.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-11-19

CoRRECTIoNs.-By some oversight
the Silver Tea Service of the Band
Fair appeared in THE HERALD last
week at a value of SIS, when it should
have been SEVENTY-FIVE DOL
LARS. 1t is unfortunate that such
mistakes occur, but they will happen
il spite of the closest watch. Any
body can tell that they are mistakes.
In the pamphlet of Martinsburg, the
name Of the National Bank reads
FIRST National, which is not its in
corporate title; and where not cor
rected, the capital stock reads S4O0,0O
for $1,000
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-11-19
Mr.. Arthur Weining is In town.

Mrs. Pierce left for New York on
last Saturday, accompanied by her
sister Mrs. Bowcock, where she will
remain all the winter, Her mother,
Mrs. M. w. Faulkner, will join her
shortly. r
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-11-19

Laxador is the great stomachic remedy,
correcting all of the perverted processes
Of this important organ. Sold by all
druggists. Price only 20 cents.
The distressing ailments of early child
hood are promptly relieved and cured by
the use of DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup, Price
% cents.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-11-19

THANKSGIVING SERvCEs.-There
will be Union Thanksgiving service
in the Baptist Church, this city, on
Thursday, oath, at II O'Clock. Public
is cordially invited.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-11-19

We have received a very interest
ing letter from Edmund," ourform-
er Bedmgton correspondent, who is
now in Phila., and are sorry that a
press of home matter crowds it out.